Leading Light in April

hgraham · #1 1st March 2009, 06:35

Anyone else going to this? Or thinking about going? It may be worth checking out - there is a website: http://www.leadinglight.org.uk/

Just thought it was worth mentioning in case anyone was interested...
H

trace83uk · #2 1st March 2009, 09:18

i'm hoping to go think it'd be really good

TheOneWhoKnocks · #3 1st March 2009, 12:41

I love to go, but im not sure if i could do it

Louise Marie · #4 1st March 2009, 13:22

Yeah, ill be there. x

CheshireChaz · #5 1st March 2009, 14:44

im definitely going to
been planning to do so since december
(needs to meet someone there tho, for support..)
anyone ??

Jaaames · #6 1st March 2009, 14:53

Not sure what to make of it, but I guess it couldn't hurt. I'm there!

ScrappyDoo · #7 1st March 2009, 15:35

Can you just turn up on the day, or do you need to book?

Louise Marie · #8 1st March 2009, 15:46

Chaz, or anyone..can meet up with me if want. Im going with my buddies who know about my SA. £8.50 a tic but yep you can book on the day Scrappy.x

ScrappyDoo · #9 1st March 2009, 16:50

Cheers Louise

, I might try and make it down, I've never considered anything like this before, seeing as there will be lots of people makes me feel better as I can blend in.

Clive · #10 1st March 2009, 17:23

That sounds good! Has anyone been to anything like this before?

Shanibandangle · #11 1st March 2009, 17:38

That actually sounds perfectly ideal.

Particularly: "there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I want to bring back the fun in social situations for you all." got me thinking about going.

It's most probable that I won't attend. Not because i'm too anxious but because I'm too lazy.

Blumoon · #12 1st March 2009, 17:54

Ha, i'd well go ti that

brian_maiden · #13 1st March 2009, 18:34

I'd be far to self conscious to do any kind of exercise or technique that was being taught whilst surrounded by other people... so there'd really be no point in it for me.

hgraham · #14 1st March 2009, 18:45

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Originally Posted by jebus89

I love to go, but im not sure if i could do it

Oh, please try.
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hgraham · #15 1st March 2009, 18:47

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Originally Posted by brian_maiden

I'd be far to self conscious to do any kind of exercise or technique that was being taught whilst surrounded by other people... so there'd really be no point in it for me.

i know what you mean - I don't really know what to expect, so I'm just gonna go and see what it's like. I am also going to take the train there and the tube and all that by myself, which I have never done before. To navigate London on me own, that's a goal for me. If i'm going anywhere other than to work or my usual haunts around Manc, I rely on others for travel. so, that alone will be a big deal for me.
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hgraham · #16 1st March 2009, 18:48

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Originally Posted by 2oShawtyo9

Ha, i'd well go ti that

Heh, I know - but I think it's more than just, say, "laughing" classes or some such, I think.....*that* I will NOT do, I simply refuse...
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hgraham · #17 1st March 2009, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Shanibandangle

That actually sounds perfectly ideal.

Particularly: "there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I want to bring back the fun in social situations for you all." got me thinking about going.

It's most probable that I won't attend. Not because i'm too anxious but because I'm too lazy.

Ah, well, I have a problem with that, and procrastination as well. So, I have decided to light a fire under my ass and go. I've already got my tix.
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hgraham · #18 1st March 2009, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Clive

That sounds good! Has anyone been to anything like this before?

yeah, it would be good to have some feedback. Anyone?
H

hgraham · #19 1st March 2009, 18:52

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Originally Posted by CheshireChaz

im definitely going to
been planning to do so since december
(needs to meet someone there tho, for support..)
anyone ??

I'll be there, just name a place and time you want to meet up, I'll be there, Chaz.
H

hgraham · #20 1st March 2009, 18:52

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Originally Posted by lilly

are people going on their own?

I'm going on me own. All by my little self, in the big city. Yipes.
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hgraham · #21 1st March 2009, 18:53

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Originally Posted by Jaaames

Not sure what to make of it, but I guess it couldn't hurt. I'm there!

I'm not sure either, but I'll try anything at least once.
H

Bluegent · #22 1st March 2009, 22:10

This actually sounds like something really good to aim for. Not sure how i would get there though this would be the biggest problem for me. Not unless i get some practise using public transport leading up to it hmm.

hgraham · #23 1st March 2009, 22:16

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Originally Posted by lilly

ive looked at website and pictures of the venue itself and it all looks good, but just cant imagine myself walking in there on me jack jones, would be very scary! so yeah if you or anyone else wanted to meet outside the venue on the morning that would be great!

ok, I can do that. will touch base closeeeeer to the tiem..
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hgraham · #24 1st March 2009, 22:17

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Originally Posted by Bluegent

This actually sounds like something really good to aim for. Not sure how i would get there though this would be the biggest problem for me. Not unless i get some practise using public transport leading up to it hmm.

ok - hope you cn make it.
H

Louise Marie · #25 1st March 2009, 23:35

Good for you H and good luck with the travel i know it can be scary. Lou x

shok · #26 2nd March 2009, 22:15

Hi ,

I went to A Leadinglight event a few months ago and i would definitely recommend it. I went on my own but i met up with people at the event.

I learned about various therapies and met some very friendly and interesting people.

If you can get to this event please go !!!

It was an enjoyable day for me .

- Shaukat

AnotherChris · #27 3rd March 2009, 00:11

Looks interesting. It's been years since I've been to London (I lived there in the early 90s), so I might use the opportunity to tick a few things off my list of stuff I am determined to do this year for the first time ever:

Book a hotel.
Eat in a restaurant by myself.

Fil · #28 3rd March 2009, 13:28

It looks really interesting and constructive, also very reasonably priced! Il be there

challangerchris · #29 6th March 2009, 10:20

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Originally Posted by J-Dog

I went to the last one, don't think I will go to this one.

Any views on the one you went to?

hgraham · #30 6th March 2009, 11:09

Thanks for that synopsis J-Dog - I think it's worth checking out to see what is available - I am desperate to find a good therapist near me, so hopefully will get a good steer on that, and some CBT as well.
H